Celebrating Pride Month with Bollywood Movies that Embrace LGBTQ+ Stories

Fire (1996) - A landmark film that challenges societal taboos, it tells the story of two women trapped in unhappy marriages who develop a passionate relationship.

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My Brother... Nikhil (2005) - This film tells the story of a young man who is diagnosed with HIV and faces discrimination, but finds support from his sister and his partner.

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Bombay Talkies (2013) - An anthology film consisting of four short stories, one of which portrays the struggles of a young boy who loves to dance, despite societal expectations.

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Margarita with a Straw (2014) - Mentioned earlier, this film follows the journey of a bisexual woman with cerebral palsy as she explores her sexuality and confronts societal norms.

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Aligarh (2016): Aligarh received critical acclaim for its sensitive portrayal of the subject matter and the powerful performances by its lead actors, Manoj Bajpayee (who played Dr. Siras) and Rajkummar Rao (who portrayed a journalist fighting for Dr. Siras' cause).

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Kapoor & Sons (2016) - A family drama that subtly explores homosexuality through one of the main characters and addresses the theme of acceptance within a family.

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Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga (2019)-the story revolves around Sweety Chaudhary. She is a closeted lesbian and the film talks about her endeavours to come out to her conservative and orthodox Punjabi family, and the drama that follows.

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Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan (2020)-The story revolves around the lives of two gay men — Kartik Singh (Ayushmann Khurrana) and Aman Tripathi (Jitendra Kumar), who are in love.

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Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui (2021)-The story revolves around Manu, a bodybuilder from Chandigarh, who falls in love with Maanvi, a Zumba teacher. All seems well until Manu discovers that Maanvi is a trans woman.

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Badhaai Do! (2022)- This romantic comedy follows the journey of two queer people — Sumi played by Bhumi Pedhnekar, and Shardul played by Rajkumar Rao, who enter into a lavender marriage to please their parents and remain heterosexual in the eyes of the society.

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Celebrating Pride Month with Bollywood Movies that Embrace LGBTQ+ Stories

Fire (1996) - A landmark film that challenges societal taboos, it tells the story of two women trapped in unhappy marriages who develop a passionate relationship.

My Brother... Nikhil (2005) - This film tells the story of a young man who is diagnosed with HIV and faces discrimination, but finds support from his sister and his partner.

Bombay Talkies (2013) - An anthology film consisting of four short stories, one of which portrays the struggles of a young boy who loves to dance, despite societal expectations.

Margarita with a Straw (2014) - Mentioned earlier, this film follows the journey of a bisexual woman with cerebral palsy as she explores her sexuality and confronts societal norms.

Aligarh (2016): Aligarh received critical acclaim for its sensitive portrayal of the subject matter and the powerful performances by its lead actors, Manoj Bajpayee (who played Dr. Siras) and Rajkummar Rao (who portrayed a journalist fighting for Dr. Siras' cause).

Kapoor & Sons (2016) - A family drama that subtly explores homosexuality through one of the main characters and addresses the theme of acceptance within a family.

Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga (2019)-the story revolves around Sweety Chaudhary. She is a closeted lesbian and the film talks about her endeavours to come out to her conservative and orthodox Punjabi family, and the drama that follows.

Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan (2020)-The story revolves around the lives of two gay men — Kartik Singh (Ayushmann Khurrana) and Aman Tripathi (Jitendra Kumar), who are in love.

Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui (2021)-The story revolves around Manu, a bodybuilder from Chandigarh, who falls in love with Maanvi, a Zumba teacher. All seems well until Manu discovers that Maanvi is a trans woman.

Badhaai Do! (2022)- This romantic comedy follows the journey of two queer people — Sumi played by Bhumi Pedhnekar, and Shardul played by Rajkumar Rao, who enter into a lavender marriage to please their parents and remain heterosexual in the eyes of the society.

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